Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 23 January 2003
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-2B7
Owner/operator: Star Air
Registration Number: PK-ALV
Location: Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) –
ÿ Indonesia
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 123
Component Affected: Nose landing gearNose landing gear
Category: Accident
A 737 aircraft experienced a significant incident during an ILS approach to Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta’s runway 25L. The aircraft touched down slightly off the runway centerline, impacted by heavy rainfall and strong winds, resulting in damage to the undercarriage and belly.A 737 aircraft experienced a significant incident during an ILS approach to Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta’s runway 25L. The aircraft touched down slightly off the runway centerline, impacted by heavy rainfall and strong winds, resulting in damage to the undercarriage and belly.
Description
The 737 was on an ILS approach to Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta’s runway 25L. The aircraft touched down 500 m past the runway threshold, a little left of the centreline. The aircraft, even before the nose landing gear touched the ground, entered an area of heavy rainfall with associated heavy winds. The plane went off the side of the runway, causing substantial damage to the undercarriage and belly.
Primary Cause
Heavy rainfall and strong winds conditions during an ILS approach.Heavy rainfall and strong winds conditions during an ILS approach.Share on:
